JAMB Government 2015 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In the pre-colonial Yoruba system, the power of the Alaafin was checked by the

A. aremo
B. oluwoCorrect
C. ajele
D. baale

Explanation

In pre-colonial Oyo, the Alaafin's power was checked by the Oyomesi council of chiefs (headed by the Bashorun); the Oluwo was one of the traditional chiefs associated with this check on royal authority.

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